Cookie Policy
1. Cookie Policy Overview
This Cookie Policy explains how BirdProxies ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website www.birdproxies.com. This policy complies with the German Digital Services Data Protection Act (TDDDG), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the ePrivacy Directive.
Last Updated: August 2026
Legal Basis: Section 25 TDDDG, Article 6(1)(a) GDPR
4. Your Consent and Cookie Settings
When you first visit our website, we will show you a cookie consent banner. You can choose which categories of cookies to accept or reject, except for strictly necessary cookies which cannot be disabled.
Managing Your Preferences:
- Cookie Settings: Click the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer to update preferences
- Browser Settings: Configure your browser to block or delete cookies
- Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent at any time through cookie settings
Note: Disabling certain cookies may impact website functionality and user experience.
6. Cookie Data Retention
Cookie retention periods vary based on their purpose:
- •Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- •Persistent cookies: Retained for the duration specified in Section 3
- •Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized after 14 months
- •Marketing data: Retained according to third-party provider policies
You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. This will not affect cookies that have already been processed.
7. How to Control Cookies via Browser
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:
Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions
Browser Features:
- • Block all cookies (may affect website functionality)
- • Block third-party cookies only
- • Clear cookies when closing the browser
- • Send "Do Not Track" requests (we honor these requests)
8. Legal Basis for Processing
We process cookie data based on the following legal grounds:
Strictly Necessary Cookies:
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR)
Purpose: Essential website functionality and security
Functional, Analytics & Marketing Cookies:
Legal Basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR, Section 25 TDDDG)
Purpose: Enhanced functionality, performance analysis, and marketing
You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal.
9. International Data Transfers
Some of our third-party service providers are based outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:
- •EU-US Data Privacy Framework: For US-based providers (Google, Stripe)
- •Standard Contractual Clauses: For other international transfers
- •Adequacy Decisions: For countries with adequate data protection levels
10. Your Rights
Under GDPR and TDDDG, you have the following rights regarding cookie data:
- Access: Request information about cookies we use
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
- Erasure: Request deletion of cookie data
- Objection: Object to processing of cookie data
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge Complaint: File a complaint with supervisory authorities
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- • Updating the "Last Updated" date
- • Displaying a notice on our website
- • Requesting renewed consent where required
Please review this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.
12. Contact Information
For questions about our Cookie Policy or to exercise your rights:
Data Protection Officer
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +49 152 55756805
Address: Waldstraße 81, 65451 Kelsterbach, Germany
Supervisory Authority
Der Hessische Beauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit
Gustav-Stresemann-Ring 1
65189 Wiesbaden, Germany
Website: datenschutz.hessen.de